Japan, Iran advance to semifinals of Asian Cup

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Japan and Iran became the first two teams to advance to the Asian Cup semifinals on Thursday. Four-time champion Japan eliminated Vietnam 1-0 in their quarterfinal b... ( read original story ...)

Osaka sponsor withdraws controversial commercial

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese noodle company Nissin have removed a controversial commercial following a dispute over the skin colour of a cartoon character depicting tennis player Naomi Osaka. The commer... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo opening second Highlands location

Orbin Green was looking for a lunch spot to fill his vacant Bardstown Road building, and he finally found it in Sapporo. Yes, Sapporo, the sushi dinner restaurant also on Bardstown Road. Greene said M... ( read original story ...)

Finnair adds new routes to Sapporo and Punta Cana

Finnair is set to open new winter routes from Helsinki to the Japanese ski destination of Sapporo and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The new routes will both be launched for the winter 2019/202... ( read original story ...)